G'Day All from Down Under!
Courgette, squash and pumpkin vines produce a heap of foliage, and if it is too dense it will impede bees from doing their pollination work.
So, here's what to do to improve fruit set. Both male and female flowers have just 24 hours to 'do their thing' before withering and dying. If the foliage is too dense get some slender sticks up to 18 inches long and judiciously poke them in the ground to more readily 'make a gap' to better expose the male and female flowers to the bees. This will greatly increase pollination and therefore fruit set. Constantly move the slender sticks around to repeat the exposure to the bees. The bees will love you for it and reward you with more fruits!
I have some of the most fantastic recipes using courgettes, squash and pumpkin so do message me for the recipes if interested.
Enjoy.
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